SAN Meet the Primes 2026

Small businesses can join Meet the Primes to connect with San Diego International Airport (SAN) departments, primes, and public agencies!

SAN’s largest annual small-business event is back! Meet the Primes 2026 brings together prime contractors, Airport Authority departments, public agencies, concessionaires, and small businesses to build connections and explore upcoming opportunities.

Hosted by the San Diego International Airport’s Small Business Development Program, this free event supports small businesses in accessing valuable resources, expanding their networks, and learning about future opportunities across the region.

As an attendee, you will:

  • Learn about partnering, teaming, and contract opportunities
  • Build relationships with participating exhibitors
  • Showcase your company’s expertise, goods, and services
  • Expand your visibility, reach, and business network

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to take your business to the next level!

Date
Sep 02 2026
Time
Pacific Time
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Location
2600 Laning Rd San Diego, CA
Category
Organizer
San Diego International Airport
Website https://www.san.org/
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Judges

Each Runway to Success Competition will feature a judging panel composed of industry executives and business owners with expertise across the airport, aviation and transportation sectors, including operations, procurement and supplier management.

The final pitch competition, held at the AMAC Airport Business Conference, will feature a VIP panel of leaders from the largest airport food and retail operators in North America who possess the authority to extend a business offer.

Suppliers

Supplier applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Suppliers of Goods and Services Positioned to Support Growth, Innovation or Customer Experience in the Aviation Industry

  • Suppliers Offering Strategic, Innovative or Scalable Solutions

  • Must Be Registered as a Legal Business Entity and in Good Standing

  • At Least 51% Minority- or Woman-Owned

  • Able to Clearly Articulate the Value of Their Product or Service in a Short Pitch Format

  • Must Be Available to Attend the Live Pitch Event

  • Must Not Currently Have or Be In the Process of Establishing an Agreement With Any Operators or Airport Concessionaires

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HOSTS

AMAC is accepting applications from partners to host one of the eight (8) first-round Runway to Success Supplier Pitch Competitions.

Hosting a first-round competition is critical to the overall Runway to Success Supplier Competition. Each host site serves as a gateway for local and regional entrepreneurs, small businesses and ACDBEs to access AMAC’s national platform and connect to contracting and partnership opportunities.

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